Costa de la Luz Holidays

Holiday to the Costa de la Luz:

Travel Guide to your Holiday in the Costa de la Luz:

The Costa de la Luz (Coast of light) is on the western area of the Andalucia coastline that faces out to the Atlantic bordering Portugal.

Costa de la Luz has a rich and lively culture and offers fine golden sands, impressive cliffs and hills and many great holiday activities. The Costa de la Luz has not seen the same high rise development as other areas but there is still plenty on offer to ensure a great holiday.

Weather on Holiday in the Costa de la Luz:

Costa de la Luz enjoys a typical Mediterranean climate with short mild winters and long hot summers, boasting an average of 300 days of sunshine a year.

The average high temperatures in Costa de la Luz for the winter months of December to February are 16-17ºC(60-62ºF), peak summer holiday months are July and August with 30-32ºC (86-87ºF), while spring and autumn see averages of 24ºC (75ºF).

Out and about on Holiday on the Costa de la Luz:

The Costa de la Luz stretches from the most southern point of Spain and along its west coast to the border of Portugal. Separated by the beautiful natural scenery of the Donana Natural Park, this region of Andalucia comprises the Huelva province in the north and the Cadiz province in south. The Costa de la Luz offers a considerably more Spanish holiday atmosphere than the tourist resorts along the east coast and includes the well preserved and historic cities of Cadiz, Seville and Jerez, the superb surfing beaches of the south and the unspoiled beach holiday resorts of Isla Canella and Islantilla.

The Cadiz province:

Cadiz is a beautiful city located on the Costa de la Luz, surrounded by the golden beaches of La Caleta and La Victoria. Visit the Cathedral Nueva, with its notable gold tiled dome, browse the Plaza de las Flores flower market and see the Santa Catalina Castle. Capture the essence and traditions of Spain from the picturesque city of Jerez with guided tours of the sherry houses, socialising in the tapas bars and an authentic flamenco night. Rota and Novo Sancti Petri sit either side of Cadiz and are surrounded by beaches and natural parks, ideal for windsurfing, sailing and outdoor activities.

The Huelva Province:

Isla Canella in the Huelva Province is connected to the Costa de la Luz mainland by a bridge. It is an island of beaches and a nature reserve rich in birdlife, combined with a chic marina, a golf course, modern shops and restaurants. The fishing village of El Rompido in the Costa de la Luz offers waterfront seafood restaurants for relaxing holiday days and nights and, similar to the modern resort of Islantilla, beautiful golden beaches, golf and watersports including windsurfing and sailing.

Eating out on Holiday on the Costa de la Luz:

A holiday on the Costa de la Luz is the ideal place to try shellfish, seafood and fresh fish. Olive oil is used a lot in the cooking of food. Cured meats are also very popular in the Costa de la Luz. Tapas bars are a must try whilst on holiday in the Costa de la Luz. You can try a large variety of local produce by dining in a tapas bar including squid.

The cuisine on the Costa de la Luz is very Mediterranean based with lots of olive oil, seafood, fresh fruit and vegetables but has a good choice of menus in the restaurants. There are plenty of luxury restaurants as well as snack bars scattered around the Costa de la Luz. Travelling further inland from the Costa de la Luz will take you to more residential areas where you can try local dishes at a cheaper price.

Nearby Attractions to Costa de la Luz Holiday:

Costa de la Luz Holiday Facts:

Flight Time to the Costa de la Luz (Faro Airport). From London 2 hrs 30 mins, From Manchester 2 hrs 45 mins.

Best time to holiday on the Costa de la Luz: May to October

Currency: Euro